A resolution to prohibit the possession of firearms in the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve is on the Clifton Park Town Board’s agenda for September 11 @ 7:00pm.
Here is a draft of the resolution.
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A resolution to prohibit the possession of firearms in the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve is on the Clifton Park Town Board’s agenda for September 11 @ 7:00pm.
Here is a draft of the resolution.
The Town of Clifton Park will hold a public hearing on September 5 @ 7:00pm on a proposal to prohibit the possession of firearms in the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve.
The Ithaca Times reports:
“In response to the increasing threat of gun crimes both locally and throughout the country, Alderperson Robert Cantelmo has proposed legislation that would provide directions for gun-owners regarding how to safely store their firearms. If approved, failure to follow the guidelines would result in fine and potential for civil legal action if the unsecured firearm is used to harm another person or commit a crime … A violation of the proposal is punishable by a civil fine of $500 for the first offense, and the fine would increase to $1,000 for additional violations in a one-year period … Alderperson Kris Haines-Sharp asked Acting Chief of Police Ted Schwartz about who would be responsible for enforcing the proposal, and if IPD has the resources to enforce it. Acting Chief Schwartz responded saying, “We honestly cannot proactively enforce this.” He added that the proposal would make a violation a city code violation that would “essentially be the same seriousness as jaywalking or riding your bike on the sidewalk.” … Even though enforcement of the proposal seems to be difficult, Cantelmo said that approving it would “create a standard of compliance for what the safe storage of firearms are in the city.” He continued saying, “I think setting the standard of what it means to be a responsible gun owner in the city is not beyond the reasonable scope of what we should be considering.” … Following the debate surrounding the proposal, Cantelmo offered to table the proposal and invite representatives from communities that have approved similar gun safety proposals to further discuss how similar proposals have worked in their communities …”
Notice that Cantelmo isn’t really interested in solving a problem. This appears to me to be nothing more than a public relations campaign stunt. He is running for Mayor this fall and “public safety reforms” is one of his main issues.
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New bill introduced to the Health Committee by Councilman Shaun Abreu, INT 1098-2023, Requiring the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop materials on the dangers of keeping a gun in the home.
From the bill text:
“… No later than 6 months after the effective date of the local law that added this section, the department, in consultation with the Office for Neighborhood Safety and the Prevention of Gun Violence, shall develop written materials containing information about the dangers of keeping a gun in the home. The department shall update the content of such materials on a yearly basis to reflect any changes in law, public health research, or both. Such materials shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
- Legal requirements pertaining to the safe storage of guns, including but not limited to rifles, shotguns, and firearms;
- Best practices for the safe storage of guns, including but not limited to rifles, shotguns, and firearms;
- Details regarding gun buyback programs;
- Health risk factors and exacerbation factors for gun injuries;
- Statistics on fatal and nonfatal shootings in the city;
- How to recognize at-risk persons for suicide and involvement in gun violence; and
- The relationship between intimate partner violence and gun violence.
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WROC reports:
“Rochester City Council members looking for ways to keep guns out of the hands of kids seemed open to a safe gun storage initiative presented by Moms Demand Action. Members of the group presented their ideas to the public safety committee Thursday afternoon. Calling gun safety a public health issue and not a political one, a volunteer who is also a doctor at the University of Rochester asked for support to educate adults about the dangers of leaving guns unlocked and loaded around kids …”
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